Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Dorset, England
Discover the best top things to do in Dorset, United Kingdom including Sundial, Saxon Cross, RNLI Memorial Sculpture, St Martin On The Walls Church, Weymoth D-Day Port Memorial, Hardy's Monument, King's Statue, Wimborne War Memorial, Trinity House Obelisk, Dorchester War Memorial.
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1. Sundial
2. Saxon Cross
3. RNLI Memorial Sculpture
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Remembering past sacrifice to inspire future generations. Many brave and selfless RNLI volunteers are remembered proudly in their local communities. However, the RNLI memorial sculpture in Poole is the only place where each and every one of them is named together. The RNLI hopes that future generations of lifeboat crew, lifeguards, supporters and fundraisers will find it a source of inspiration. Ultimately, the memorial reminds us all that there are still people who volunteer to carry out selfless acts of heroism to help others - we will always remember their sacrifice.
Reviewed By lynnej1908
Beautiful up-to-date training facilities within Poole harbour. The sculpture is a modern and beautiful addition. Stayed at the RNLI on a previous visit to Poole in 2017. Highly recommneded
4. St Martin On The Walls Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By paulaF8501RV - Winchester, United Kingdom
If you have to obtain the key from the shop in the high street when the church is locked up, it is really worth doing so. This edifice is so full of atmosphere with its wall paintings and Saxon architecture you can feel quite overcome with emotion at first and then you begin to appreciate the sheer fact of its quiet existence in these noisy and troubled times. Not to be missed and well worth a special journey.
5. Weymoth D-Day Port Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By cherriesfan_9 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Of particular interest to United states visitors, this is a memorial to those brave forces who took part in the preparations and actual D-Day landings to free Europe in June 1944. The memorial overlooks the bay from which many (especially US Rangers and Marines) made the journey across the English Channel to the beaches of Normandy. Sadly, and inevitably,some never it back to their homes across the Atlantic. This is their memorial, together with those who lost their lives in the preparations prior to the landings in France, along with the ill fated training exercise "Tiger", and latterly, after D-Day, when the troop-carrier "Leopoldville " was torpedoed off the Cherbourg peninsular just one day before Christmas in 1944. The stone monument (dating from 1947) has a light on the top, which is never switched off. Sad, poignant and unforgettable, the the monument records how the port of Weymouth played its part in the story of freeing mainland Europe, and the town is immensely of the American troops who were stationed and trained there prior to the "Longest Day". So worthwhile seeking out this monument.
6. Hardy's Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By 619CarolP - Fleet, United Kingdom
This is a great place to visit just for the view. It is worth the drive up from the coast road. In the Spring there are carpets of bluebells. On a rough day you will get blown about as it gets very windy up here ! I have never climbed to the top of the Monument as there are too many steps and I am getting too old. ! There is an interesting information board about Admiral Hardy who served with Nelson at the battle of Trafalger. There are plenty of tracks to walk and you might be lucky enough to see the Belted Galloway cows. Beautiful animals who like having their photos taken as long as you don't get too close. It's what I call a "food for the soul" place. Well worth a detour for an hour if you are passing the area.
7. King's Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom
This incredibly grand, ornate and colourful statue stands on the intersection of the Esplanade and St Thomas Street. According to the inscription on the pedestal it commemorates and celebrates the 50th year of the reign of King George the third. The coloured figure is flanked by a crown and a shield. His majesty is looking down the Esplanade towards the Jubilee Clock Tower. At the lower part of the pedestal there is a golden lion on one side and a gold horned unicorn on the other. It is a Grade 1 listed Monument and is certainly eye catching with its size and colourful appearance.
8. Wimborne War Memorial
9. Trinity House Obelisk
10. Dorchester War Memorial
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